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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.28, 317.04 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.28, 317.04 and 210.56 is: 315.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.28 : 317.04 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.28/317.04 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.28x = 317.04 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.28x = 66,755.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,755.94/211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.96

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